[2][3] The building which dates from the 15th century first consisted of a series of stone stalls which served as accommodation.
In the early 16th century, Vor Frue Kirke (Church of Our Lady) was added to the west end.
[4] There is a section devoted to the Middle Ages centred on artefacts found during archaeological excavations and another dealing with woodcarving in the town in the 16th and 17th centuries.
There is a display covering the military presence in Næstved and a historical collection of clothing and textiles for men, women and children from both town and country.
It now houses exhibitions related to Herman A. Kähler's ceramics factory and the Holmegård Glass Works.